Managing Forms

Forms allow standardized data collection for inspections, checklists, and procedures.

Understanding Forms

Term Description
Form Template The design defining fields and layout
Form Submission A completed instance of a form
Form Fields Individual data entry elements

Creating a Form Template (Gateway)

  1. Navigate to Logbook > Forms > Templates
  2. Click Create Template
  3. Enter:
    • Form Name: e.g., "Daily Pump Inspection"
    • Description: Purpose and instructions
    • Equipment Type: Which equipment uses this form
  4. Add fields:

Field Types

Type Use For
Text Short text entry
Text Area Long text entry
Number Numeric values
Date Date selection
Checkbox Yes/No questions
Dropdown Select from list
Radio Single choice
Photo Image capture
Signature Sign-off

Building the Form

  1. Click Add Field
  2. Select field type
  3. Configure:
    • Label
    • Required (yes/no)
    • Help text
    • Validation rules
  4. Drag to reorder fields
  5. Save template

Example: Pump Inspection Form

Form: Daily Pump Inspection

[ ] Equipment is running (Checkbox)
Vibration Level: _______ mm/s (Number, required)
Bearing Temperature: _______ °C (Number, required)
Oil Level: ○ Low ○ Normal ○ High (Radio)
Abnormalities Observed: _________________ (Text Area)
[Take Photo] (Photo)
Inspector: _________________ (Signature)

Assigning Forms to Equipment

  1. Open form template
  2. Click Assign to Equipment
  3. Select equipment items or types
  4. Set schedule (optional):
    • Daily, Weekly, Monthly
    • Specific days/times
  5. Save assignments

Reviewing Form Submissions

  1. Navigate to Logbook > Forms > Submissions
  2. Filter by:
    • Form template
    • Equipment
    • Date range
    • Submitter
  3. View submission details
  4. Export for reporting